My husband has finished 4 chemos and is now having radiotherapy to reduce the risk of chemo to brain
the effects of chemo are horrendous he has peripheral neuropathy and now has sickness from radiotherapy.
I feel guilt in saying I feel so lonely and anxious because of hi
suffering and not knowing how this will end such a lonely place
Hi and welcome to Carers. Please don't feel guilty, if you read our most recent posts you will see you are not alone. It's perfectly normal to feel lonely and anxious; the waiting for scans and results is always horrible and I feel for you. Watching them go through the treatment is difficult and I remember asking my husband what I could do. 'Just be there' was his answer and that's all we can do; fetch cups of coffee and tea (if he's not too unwell), provide nourishing and often very small meals, while doing your best to keep your own sanity. Caring for someone with cancer is not easy and trying to look after yourself physically, mentally and emotionally at the same time can seem to just sap your strength. Cut yourself some slack; it's a marathon of a journey you're on. I'm sure you will hear from others very soon.
Love and hugs,
LoobyLou
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